A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Roy High School for a SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Special Education Paraeducator.
This position is for5.75 hours per day 180 days per year.
Applicants may apply at wsd.tedk12/hire. Applications will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS
Job Description:
This position assists a certified teacher and/or relatedservice staff in instructional and noninstructional activities for students who have significant behavioral disabilities. This position develops implements and monitors intervention for students develops and implements classroom supports and models techniques for staff in teaching positive student behavior.
Primary duties include but are not limited to engaging in the following activities with support and direction:
- Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
- Interpret and implement written behavior plans
- Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
- Observes collects data and analyzes existing classroom conditions in order to assist with behavior plan strategies and implementation.
- Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decisionmaking skills in students.
- Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams
- Assists in maintaining students files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
- Monitors individual students in classrooms school and community etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
- Relate to special needs students in a positive and confident manner
- Supports students including providing instruction in a variety of settings special education classroom general education classroom oneonone etc.
- Provides accommodations for students such as reading tests aloud scribe alternate location for assessments checkin/checkout support etc.
- Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
- Monitor student behavior and make quick effective decisions
- Remain calm in crisis situations
- Drives students in district vehicles for the purpose of providing transportation to/from school and other locations
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
- Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education for the benefit of students
- Regular attendance at work is critical.
Qualifications:Basic Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling squatting bending standing and sitting in studentsize chairs) for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
- Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
- Participate with students in physical fitness activities including walking stretching and aerobic exercise.
- Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
- Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
- Must be able to drive district vehicles to transportation students various school settings as applicable
- Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
- May require working with biohazards (blood borne pathogens human waste cleaning/disinfecting materials etc.
- Participate in required school and district training (e.g. van certification)
Experience/Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have 2 years of college or a bachelor degree or ParaPro Praxis (if Title I school)
- Jobrelated experience preferred
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER